Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours

growler

CHD wrote: »

Standing up and singing along.

unlucky , you really have to get in their faces / swearing at them / pissed , in the mathew harding for them to do that usually, clapping too loudly in the east stand could see you ejected.

LanceStorm

god all the rag sheets are all over a man city swoop for joe cole!!
doubt wages are the only problem in his contract talks, this is the biggest contract of his career for his best years, I wouldnt rush it either!!

still no hint of a signing, the chelsea lawyers must be sure of avoiding this ban completely or we'd surely have made a few moves by now!!

CHD

J.Cole is muck and proving me right lately.

Stewards are muppets.

Next time I won't move!

Paul Tergat

SSN reporting that Essien has gone to hospital while in Angola with a knee injury

Redsoxfan

p_larkin99 wrote: »

SSN reporting that Essien has gone to hospital while in Angola with a knee injury

Yeah, inflicted by Drogba :eek:

Redsoxfan

First trip to the Bridge for me yesterday, could have picked a better game I suppose :rolleyes:.

Malouda still unpopular with some of the fans, and himself and Lampard didn't seem to be getting on too well yesterday, but for me, he was our most talented player on the pitch yesterday. A Cole was class until he went off, and it was a pity that Anelka didn't get his hat-trick. Sunderland offered no opposition at all, but you can only play what's in front of you etc.

FedEx

pfft ... next week we will be 2 games in hand with united ....

plus a game in hand over Arsenal ... I wish the EPL would
sort out fixtures....

Johner

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Yeah, inflicted by Drogba :eek:

ShoulderChip

FedEx wrote: »

pfft ... next week we will be 2 games in hand with united ....

plus a game in hand over Arsenal ... I wish the EPL would
sort out fixtures....

Why?

personally I would prefer to be above them by a slight margin with games in hand, we know then once we can keep the pace that we always have our games in hand to break away especially if they slip up,

psychologically they will not only have to keep up with us but no that their doing so isnt even enough as they arent competing at a level scale.

maybe thats just a personal thing though, im sure there are equal arguments for both camps

CHD

Essien out of ACON. He can return and be heroic in CL again.

Johner

Horrible news that he's out for at least a month.

Johner

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

If you were to apply for that now /tomorrow you should have it soon enough

http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/MainContent/Personal+Customers/More+from+An+Post/Passport+Express/

If you fancy some company I mite join you for the crack !

Think I'm going to give Preston a miss, funds are low(:() and I've a ticket for the Hull game away so might try and sort something out for that instead.

pistolpetes11

Johner wrote: »

Think I'm going to give Preston a miss, funds are low(:() and I've a ticket for the Hull game away so might try and sort something out for that instead.

I just found out I have a Job to do on Friday and it looks like it will run into Saturday

Sure I still have the Birmingham game and Arsenal game to look forward to !

If anyone wants a tickets for the preston V Chelsea match let me know , at this late in the day it will be a free ticket for you.

EDIT: Going to ask on the CFC chat page also to see if anyone wants the ticket

EDIT : Ticket gone to someone on Chelsea chat .

pistolpetes11

CHD wrote: »

Essien out of ACON. He can return and be heroic in CL again.

I doubt it if this BBC report is anything to go by :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8464319.stm

Two injures on the knee, sounds like a real bad one .

Johner

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

I just found out I have a Job to do on Friday and it looks like it will run into Saturday

Sure I still have the Birmingham game and Arsenal game to look forward to !

If anyone wants a tickets for the preston V Chelsea match let me know , at this late in the day it will be a free ticket for you.

EDIT: Going to ask on the CFC chat page also to see if anyone wants the ticket

A free ticket, Jaysus I might go then. :D

Hull on the Tuesday will be probably be too difficult, so I'd say I'll have a free ticket for Hull away too.

Johner

Reserves are playing tonight at Cobham.

Coverage starts on Chelsea TV at 7pm.

MUSEIST

So, whats the story with january transfers then, are we signing anyone after all the speculation.

Based on saturdays result it seems the squad is strong enough although I still have my doubts as some of the players are getting on in age and I still think we need another midfielder as ballack, deco are all past it or will soon be.

Johner

I don't think we will sign anyone to be honest.

C.Clifford, Matic, Kakuta, Sturridge, Borini all start for the reserves tonight.

Johner

1-0 up at half-time.

Sturridge scoring with a nice finish.

Johner

Great play by Sturridge, Kakuta should have scored. Should be about 3-0.

Sturridge off after 60mins played very well should have scored another perhaps, he should start Saturday. Jacob Mellis on for him hes back from a loan spell at Southampton.

Johner

Oh Kakuta sweet as a ****ing nut that strike was. He has been pretty poor all game but what a strike.

2-0.

Johner

Full time 2-0 win, Wolves were terrible offered nothing going forward, good performance from our lads.

Johner

RESERVE REPORT: CHELSEA 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0
Posted on: Mon 18 Jan 2010

Goals in either half from Daniel Sturridge and Gael Kakuta provided a comfortable win for the reserves on a cold Cobham evening.

It was the first time the second string has played a home league game away from Brentford in more than two years, and a first time under the lights at the training ground, in a behind-closed-doors environment.

To mark the occasion, viewers on Chelsea TV were treated to an encouraging display from the Chelsea youngsters, Kakuta's long-range strike the highlight of the game after Sturridge had volleyed home from close range in the first half.

Wolves barely threatened, instead struggling to contain their more illustrious opponents as Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor remained untested for the entire 90 minutes.

Chelsea's line-up was a strong one, Steve Holland's selection strengthened by the recent returns from loan of Taylor, left-back Patrick van Aanholt and midfielder Jack Cork, while first-team experience was provided by Nemanja Matic, Kakuta and forwards Fabio Borini and Sturridge.

The Blues started neatly, the Academy's brand of short, tidy passing ably demonstrated all over the park, and while Wolves threatened on the counter, it was Chelsea on top.

Matic released Van Aanholt down the left just before the quarter-hour, and though the full-back did well coming inside on his right, his final shot was well over, no threat to Wolves debutant goalkeeper Aaron McCarey's goal.

Sturridge came a whole lot closer on 20 minutes, slamming into the side netting after Conor Clifford had picked him out inside the area with a smart reverse pass. It was a move that would have impressed the watching Carlo Ancelotti and John Terry, both wrapped up in a number of layers on the sidelines.

Carl Magnay's surge forward eventually found Conor Clifford out wide, and the Irishman's pull back found its way to Fabio Borini, who did well to work the keeper from a tight angle.

The majority of Chelsea's play was coming down the left, perhaps owing to the number of left-footed players in the side, Van Aanholt, Matic, Kakuta and Sturridge all favouring their left. That meant a slightly quieter time for the other full-back, Billy Clifford, who was making his first competitive reserve team start.

Matic's long pass from right to left found Sturridge shortly before the break, but on this occasion the 20-year-old's touch let him down, allowing John Dunleavy to clear behind for a corner, which was eventually claimed by McCarey after Magnay had won the initial header.

Just over a minute later Chelsea were in front, another set-piece providing the breakthrough. Jack Cork's inswinging cross from the left found an unmarked Sturridge, who volleyed calmly into the corner with his left instep as the Blues took advantage of a Wolves side lacking any real height.

Sturridge almost doubled his tally before the half-time whistle eventually blew, another intricate move involving Cork, Conor Clifford, Borini and Kakuta allowing him space in the area to get a shot away, fired straight at the keeper.

Neither side changed things around at half-time, the Blues continuing with the same diamond shape that had caused problems in the first period, Matic at the bottom of the midfield, Kakuta the top.

It was Kakuta who should have doubled the lead after 10 second-half minutes, shooting over from no more than 10 yards after Sturridge had carved our a clear opportunity with his direct run and pass from the bye-line.

Conor Clifford, scorer of a superb FA Youth Cup goal last week, shot narrowly wide from distance before Sturridge's withdrawal on the hour, his performance noted by Ancelotti with an FA Cup tie against lower league opposition to come at the weekend. Jacob Mellis, who has returned from a temporary spell at Southampton his replacement.

The change prompted a change of shape from the diamond towards a 4-3-3, Borini the lone centre-forward. Perhaps it was the period of adaptation that led to Wolves having their best chance not long after, Kyle Bennett poking a right-sided cross just wide of the post having run unchecked from deep to meet it.

At the other end Mellis was denied by the keeper after Conor Clifford had sent him through before further subs followed, Borini and Matic both making way.

The moment of the night arrived with nine minutes remaining, Kakuta receiving a Mellis pass, cutting inside onto his left foot and shooting high into the far top corner from 25 yards, ensuring his stock continues to rise around Stamford Bridge and this corner of Surrey.

Wolves captain Mark Little was booked for a challenge from behind on Mellis as the clock ticked down, though thankfully the midfielder was unhurt. Late subs Liam Bridcutt and Gokhan Tore both showed their differing capabilities in the short time afforded them, ensuring a very satisfying night all round, the only negative being a stoppage time yellow card to Mellis for a late tackle.

Chelsea: Rhys Taylor, Billy Clifford, Kenny Strickland, Carl Magnay, Patrick van Aanholt, Nemanja Matic (sub Liam Bridcutt 78), Jack Cork, Conor Clifford, Daniel Sturridge (c) (sub Jacob Mellis 60), Fabio Borini (sub Gokhan Tore 78), Gael Kakuta.

Unused subs:, Jan Sebek, Ben Gordon.

Wolves: Aaron McCarey, John Dunleavy (sub Jamie Reckord 75), George Friend, Mark Little (c), Matt Hill, David Davies, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Kyle Bennett, Ashley Hemmings (sub Jack Price 30), James Spray (sub Andre Landell 74), Daniel Jones.

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smuckers

According to a Chelsea chatter we're in for Fellaini willing to pay 12mil.

Essien will be out more than a month unfortunately, should never have played in that stupid CL game!

Johner

I wouldn't say no to Fellaini, I'm a fan of his, but there is no way he will go for 12million. Everton payed that for him and it could rise to 15million.

ShoulderChip

Johner wrote: »

I wouldn't say no to Fellaini, I'm a fan of his, but there is no way he will go for 12million. Everton payed that for him and it could rise to 15million.

What is Chelsea chatter?

someone mentioned Felliani last week and tbh I think he would be the absolute perfect replacement for Ballack long-term

prising him away from David Moyes would be the hard trick though

smuckers

His name is Asger he's on the shed chat on the website.

ShoulderChip

smuckers wrote: »

His name is Asger he's on the shed chat on the website.

ah ok, has he said much else?
I might seek him out tomorrow,
When city were spending big or meant to be last january i started believign a lot of crap by "in the knows" from the blue moon city forum, I've since taken them with more than a pinch of salt,
but obviously it is possible that people could know real stuff

smuckers

Its impossible to know, for the record I will be very surprised if we make a signing now despite Essiens injury

Johner

Fellaini's dad said last week that Chelsea were looking at him but Fellaini has since come out and said he is happy at Everton.

http://www.fansfc.com/story/18352.html

smuckers

though Carlo did state that he'd dip into the market if there was an injury to a key player.

yabadabado

i reckon ye would be paying 20m plus for fellaini.everton paid 12m(raising to 15m) and hes a proven premiership player now and hes only 22.

Jagera

yabadabado wrote: »

i reckon ye would be paying 20m plus for fellaini.everton paid 12m(raising to 15m) and hes a proven premiership player now and hes only 22.

United might buy him. I doubt Chelsea will.

Johner

We've been linked with a move for Flamini. Great little player, still young and did a great job with Arsenal when with them. Wouldn't mind him filling in for Essien to be honest.

CHD

Milan reject tbh

Johner

He's proven in the Premier League though, him and Fabregas were excellent from what I remember in the season before he left for Milan.

smuckers

Where did you hear about Flamini?

MUSEIST

heard them mention flamini on sky earlier alright, would be good signing imo

ShoulderChip

f365 have a link that reads "milan say no offer from chelsea for flamini"
when you click the link the article is about milan not receiving an offer from city, may just be confusion.
Ancelotti hardly seemed his biggest fan last year why get him now?

CHD

ShoulderChip wrote: »

f365 have a link that reads "milan say no offer from chelsea for flamini"
when you click the link the article is about milan not receiving an offer from city, may just be confusion.
Ancelotti hardly seemed his biggest fan last year why get him now?

Hopefully it is all BS speculation. Essien will return in 6 weeks. Give Matic a run, the kid is talented. Great touch and vision.

Johner

Matic played for the reserves the other night, apart from one shocking mistake he did well, looks comfortable on the ball.

CHD

Johner wrote: »

Matic played for the reserves the other night, apart from one shocking mistake he did well, looks comfortable on the ball.

No point in having players like him if he isn't given the chance when one arises like this.

Johner

Hopefully he will get his chance Saturday against Preston. If he doesn't play him then we wont see him anytime soon.

V9

Had a terrible dream last night that Chelsea sold Essien to Inter for a lowly 5 Million! I hope this is one dream that doesnt come true.

Johner

V9 wrote: »

Had a terrible dream last night that Chelsea sold Essien to Inter for a lowly 5 Million! I hope this is one dream that doesnt come true.

That's night a dream, that's a nightmare.

CHD

V9 wrote: »

Had a terrible dream last night that Chelsea sold Essien to Inter for a lowly 5 Million! I hope this is one dream that doesnt come true.

Script for a horror film right there

pistolpetes11

Johner wrote: »

That's night a dream, that's a nightmare.

I was only slagging some of the mates who support Liverpool about how injury prone there top players are

Essien is looking like he is starting to fall in to this category

Hopefully the injury wont be too bad , on the Chelsea chat forum the other night, there were whispers that the injury could leave him out for a few months if not the rest of the season citing sources from Ghana web, although there was no web link.

I will take it with a pinch of salt until the Chelsea medical staff give there verdict

CHD

This is a horrible little injury. He had a horrible one this time last year too. He came back and was brilliant. Remember him scoring -v- Juve I think. He will return in 6 weeks and help us cruise through the CL. Luckily there is a little benefit this year in that there is a couple more weeks between legs too.

He will be back sooner than expected and be at the top of his game a usual. He is a animal.

Johner

CHD

CHD wrote: »

Essien, a legend.



Essien, A winner.



Essien, Ain't afraid of trains.



Essien, We love him.

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